#4242024 rank
1918peak year
1,023,527babies named Helen since 1880
▼ 2%5-year trend
Helen popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Helen mean?
From the Greek helene, 'torch' or 'light', carried in legend by Helen of Troy, whose beauty launched a mythic war. A steadfast classic across the English-speaking world.
OriginGreek
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, mythic
Names like Helen
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Famous Helens
- Helen Keller, activist
- Helen Mirren, actress
Spellings & variants
HelenaElenaHelene
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